Recent Reports

Specialized Hardrock

Location

Next to Dwight Lofts
650 S Clark St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 24, 2016 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
N/A - But there's a sticker -- 2509H -- on bottom of seat
Size: 
For an adult?
Color: 
Black and Silver
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Pretty old, bought around 2000. Has rear (silver?) mount with ONE black collapsible basket on the left rear side of the bike. Light grey handlebars. Picture doesn't depict rear mount or basket by the way. I've been repairing this bike recently so the gears and derailers are pretty bad, but this is why I don't have any updated pictures, please help me find it. I've spent over $200 repairing this guy.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of a closed business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Around 12 hours since I realized it was gone
Incident Description: 
I parked and locked my bike on the bike rack in front of an abandoned building right next to the Dwight lofts (on campus housing for Columbia College Chicago students) around 11pm Wednesday March 23rd. Thursday March 24th I returned from work to see that my bike and lock were not there anymore.

Lightspeed Hyperion

Location

1738 W Belmont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 23, 2016 - 5:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
01093443
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
blue/gray/black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is a older Lightspeed, with some abuse. Aluminum frame with carbon seatstays. Big (golf ball sized) dent in left side of downtube. Components are very mixed. Mountain bike style flat bars mounted to a very short and steep stem. One Suntour above-bar 7-speed thumb shifter on right side of handlebars. Copper-colored metal bell on left side of handlebars. Cross-stop style brake levers meant for road bike braking system. Older style 175mm red Race Face cranks (forged and machined aluminum) with single chainring mounted on inside of crank spider with chainring spacers. Front derailleur installed as chain guide (ie no cable attached). Race Face bottom bracket. Shimano Deore very long-cage rear derailleur with shifter cable in full-run housing. Bontrager Race Lite wheelset. Bontrager road brakes with full-run housing. Huge bear-trap flat pedals. Rear QR fits a BOB trailer (has metal parts with grooves to fit trailer tabs).

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a garage underneath my building, where it was hanging on wall mounted bike hook. A cable was run through a hole on the bike hook and to a small TiGR lock that was locked to the cable itself and not around the bike. Cable was cut, lock left unharmed. Unsure about exact timing, and date may be a day earlier. Also unsure how the thieves entered the garage.

Trek Domane 4.5 disc

Location

1738 W Belmont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 23, 2016 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU144XD0136J
Size: 
56cm
Color: 
black with red markings, red saddle and red bar tape.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bicycle is in very good shape. New a couple years ago. Ultegra 600 grouppo with discs, long cage derailleur. Full-run housing for rear shifter and white plastic cable-liner on front shift cable below downtube. Full wrap metal fenders mounted front and rear, with a re-purposed black steel tab on the front disc mount as a fender mount and the fender plastic strapped to the seatstay bridge. Short reach handlebars on short-ish stem. Red specialized saddle. Red bar tape. Bontrager CX3 700x22C knobby cross tires. Older-style metal SPD pedals, with flats on one side and SPD mechanism on other. May still have Leyzne rear red taillight.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few weeks
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen from a garage underneath my building, where it was hanging on wall mounted bike hook. A cable was run through a hole on the bike hook and to a small TiGR lock that was around the front wheel and downtube. Cable was cut. Bike and TiGr lock missing. Unsure about exact timing, and date may be a day earlier. Also unsure how the thieves entered the garage.

Specialized Tricross

Location

815 West Waveland
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, December 4, 2015 - 7:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
0606886B
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Specialized Tricross, purchased in 2008, blue paint. I had installed a pannier rack above the rear wheel.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a wooden pole, railing, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several days

Specialized Globe Daily 1 Women's Step Thru

Location

1449 W Cornelia Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 21, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC600031371G
Size: 
Women's
Color: 
Green/Teal
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Really good condition. Only a couple small nicks and scrapes. Front basket and fenders.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Have been storing my bike there for almost 3 years.
Incident Description: 
Bike was stolen sometime within the 2 week period from March 7, 2016 to March 21, 2016 from a locked storage room in the basement of apartment complex.

LeMond - Le Vanquer

Location

Wicker Park
1059 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Friday, March 18, 2016 - 7:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Teal/White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. The frame was cluttered with marks around the chain stay and seat stay, looking like you would expect a frame from 1989. The front wheel well was worn from braking friction but otherwise in good condition.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
One week
Incident Description: 
The bike was stored in the basement of my building for 2 years without incident. There is heavy foot traffic by my door which may account for someone coming into the building and going into the basement.

2013 Trek 8.3 DS

Location

IBM building
200 W. Madison st
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 12:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
SWTU208C7889G
Size: 
22.5 in
Color: 
Powder Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Almost brand new. Recently had a new fork out on it (white). Has a speedo on it with a mount. (I did not have the actual speedo on it at the time so just a empty mount).

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20-30 mins max
Incident Description: 
I made a trip to 200 W Madison to grab lunch with a friend. Locked my bike on the rack with a U-lock and cable through the front tire. When I came back, no more than 30 mins, all that was left was my U-Lock (still locked to the rack). I'm baffled on how this could have happened.

Trek 7.2FX WSD L 15L 500704 Crystal White

Location

Clark Street Ale House
742 N Clark St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
15L
Color: 
Crystal white and blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Not even a year old - Granit futura U-lock mount, USB lights on front and back, silver brass bell, podium chill water bottle in blue mount, kickstand.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
A few hours
Incident Description: 
I left it locked to the bike staple for a couple hours and came back and it was gone.

Schwinn Madison

Location

My Apartment's Basement
2306 W Walton St.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Thursday, March 17, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
Men's road bike
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White handle bar grip with black tape underneath, white seat with a few round metal pieces on it. White chain, white trim on the tires, a REVOLUTION BREWERY sticker on the frame, a KRYPTONITE bike lock holder (the lock and the lock cable were taken with it) It's a Schwinn Madison

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
My bike, along with my Fiances black Specialized bike were stolen from a metal pole in our apartment's basement. They were both locked together with a Kryptonite U-lock and cable. There are many bikes down there but only ours were taken. We hadn't gone down there in a few weeks and just noticed they were both gone so we don't know exactly when it happened.

2014 Beltway Breezer City Bike

Location

Lincoln Park
Southport
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, February 20, 2016 - 2:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Size: 
My Fiance is about 5'9/5'10 so it was fit for him.
Color: 
Mostly black with some bright blue accents
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Brand new condition. Its called a City Bike, so its def not a mountain bike, most likely a commuter/comfort bike if it were to fit in the above category options but I wasn't sure.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
a few months
Incident Description: 
the bike was stolen out of our storage unit in Lincoln Park. We live in a 3 flat. I had just gotten by Fiance this bike for his birthday! We didn't have it locked but had a bike lock with it. It was in our storage unit so we felt it was secure. The brand is Beltway and it was in brand new condition! There was a mounted U lock on it!

Jamis Allegro Sport

Location

1801 S. Michigan Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
U146K01499
Size: 
19
Color: 
Red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Fairy new bike - bought it in the fall. It was in perfect condition. It has front and back fenders. There was also a removable front light and removable storage bag on main bar below the handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Since October - the last time I used the bike was Monday (3/14) evening.
Incident Description: 
I last used my bike on Monday, 3/14, around 6 pm. I returned the bike to my locked personal storage area inside my basement (which is inside of two locked doors to the building). On 3/16, I went to the basement and noticed that someone had bent the latch to my storage unit, gaining access, and stealing my bike.

Cannondale M800

Location

Tony's Finer Foods (rear)
3607 W Fullerton Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 15, 2016 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Orange
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
condition: Very good shape for a 20 year old bike distinguishing features: ORANGE aluminum frame,Trigger shifters, two water bottle holders, electronic speed/pedometer with wire down front fork, cross-tires NOTE: I think it was a M800 based on referencing old cannondale catalogs. I've had it so long that I don't have pics, SNs or anything... I just have my word, my memories and my present separation anxiety.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Alley or side passageway.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
20-30 mins
Incident Description: 
Bike was stashed behind Tony's on Fullerton. I'd forgotten my lock so I stashed the bike in between a pole and a guard rail behind the grocery store. When I came back out form shopping it was gone. Officer from 311 took report and told me I needed to have the SN for it to be a relevant search. I've had the bike for 20yrs, and I have no idea what the SN is.

Schwinn Gateway

Location

granville red line station
granville
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 15, 2016 - 8:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
T2079082090022901225446
Size: 
28 inches
Color: 
Cream
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
New bike, brown handles and seat, women's frame/ mixtie, back rack

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was opened, and left unharmed at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
8 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked the bike in front of the train at 8am and came back at 4pm and it was gone

Surly Pacer

Location

Alley behind
1476 W Grace St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Tuesday, March 15, 2016 - 4:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
M11122216
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Sparkle Boogie Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Alloy Fenders, Nitto Front and Rear Rack, Revolights, Matching Leather Honey Brown Brooks bar tape and Swift Saddle, Nitto Saddlebag Grip front/back, toe clips with matching honey brown leather straps, PDW fenderbot rear light, 2xPDW Cosmic Dreadnaught lights attached to front rack (on the sides), zip tied medallion on stem (#89), PlanetBike Superflash on seatpost, carradice chester frame bag in green.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
n/a
Incident Description: 
Thief entered open garage and took bike.

Cannondale Trail 5 29er

Location

1540 W Fullerton Ave.
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 14, 2016 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
XL
Color: 
Black, red/white/blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Very good condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through both wheels and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3 weeks

Ridley X Fire

Location

2537 N Sawyer Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, October 11, 2015 - 12:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Other (describe in detail below)
Serial No.: 
383302
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
White/Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
2014 Ridley X-Fire built from the ground up. Notifiable features include custom Belgium colored headset spacers set to match top tube paint, and gold brake cable end caps. Bars, stem and seat post are Zipp Service Course. Cranks are Sram Force with chain ring bash guard. Rims are H Plus Son laced to Sram X9 hubs. Saddle is white Eddie Mercx Prologic.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
over a year
Incident Description: 
This bike along with my Single Speed Niner One 9 were stolen from inside my building during the day on Sunday. Two males broke in through the building's lobby window and walked out with both bikes in broad daylight. When confronted by a resident who saw them leaving they told her that they were requested to pick up the bikes be me (not the case).

Jeep

Location

2736 N Wolcott Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Monday, March 14, 2016 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
AL6061T6
Size: 
Very large
Color: 
Chassis is Metallic Blue- JEEP logo is Chrome
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Vannot find recent photo... But I did find a bike with almost the EXACT same hassis. A monster truck of a bike. Produced by Kent for JEEP (about 10 years old, great condition). Huge reverse arch carbon fiber front fork. Large Red Spring in Rear suspension (for identifying). Large Silver disc brakes. Dual hand grips. (Normal and vertical)

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
9+ months
Incident Description: 
Removed from my porch (somehow) which is a half story above ground and would have required a ladder, climbing, or pick up truck. Stolen during rain on the morning of March 14th.

Schwinn 700c

Location

2451 W. Taylor
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Sunday, March 13, 2016 - 12:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
28"
Color: 
maroon/red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Soft pad on the seat....black spoke rims...white lines on tires

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Bike was in a locked apartment or residence.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
over 1 year
Incident Description: 
Someone broke into the stairwell of the apartment and stole the two bikes

Kelly road bike

Location

West Winona St
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 8:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
unknown
Size: 
54cm
Color: 
Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
54cm Kelly road frame and fork Green Mix of Campagnolo 10-speed components (Record shifters) Zipp 404 clincher wheels Rasta splash bar tape Fizik Arione saddle Ritchey classic seatpost

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Several months

Specialized Dolce

Location

1020 W. Ardmore Ave
Chicago , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps

Date of Theft

Saturday, March 12, 2016 - 2:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Size: 
54 cm
Color: 
Black with Blue details
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition. Had Shimano pedals on it when it was stolen. They left the front tire, but could be easily replaced.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
approx. 4 months
Incident Description: 
I don't know exactly when it was locked. I haven't ridden my bike during the winter. I last rode it during the last days of fall. It was locked inside of my building's bike room. Only the front tire was locked as it is very cramped in there. Plus, there are bikes that aren't even locked, but weren't stolen. Apparently someone really liked this one.